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Aftermath of tidal disaster hits multiple nations
The scene across Asia and surrounding regions shows staggering losses from the tsunami and earthquake. Indonesia reports tens of thousands dead with Meulaboh hardest hit while Sri Lanka and India count thousands more. Mass graves are prepared as aid ships carry food water and medicine to Banda Aceh and other affected towns.
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Thailand
Indonesia
Sumatra
Ter
Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka
India
Malaysia
Myanmar
Bangladesh
Maldives
Somalia
Tanzania
Seychelles
Kenya
Andaman and Nicobar
Purnomo Sidik
Social Affairs Ministry
Meulaboh
Aceh
Red Cross
Irman Rachmat
Banda Aceh
Acmad Yani Basuki
Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin